African private equity in 2016: What effect will the global economic climate have? Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2016 Currency risks have impacted investment into African listed markets, but what does it mean for private equity on the continent?
Q&A: PR player shares how the industry in Africa differs to elsewhere Published by Kate Douglas on 13 January 2016 ‘Particularly in Africa, it simply isn’t enough to rely on the media to influence your stakeholders.’
Start-up snapshot: Helping domestic cleaners help themselves Published by Justin Probyn on 13 January 2016 Domestly is an app that aims to connect domestic cleaners with clients.
Small Somalia stock exchange has big dreams Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2016 ‘What a lot of people don’t know is the amount of cash circulating within the economy of Somalia.’
What islands can learn from Mauritius about tourism and entertainment Published by Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar on 13 January 2016 Mauritius has adapted to tourists’ more sophisticated demands by diversifying its offering to them.
Africa CEO Forum head talks about the continent’s economic prospects Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2016 Amir Ben Yahmed on Africa’s economic outlook and why this year’s Africa CEO Forum has been moved from Geneva to Abidjan.
More US Fed hikes? What it means for South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 12 January 2016 The prospect of higher US yields has attracted investment away from emerging markets, with their currencies weakening in relation to a strong dollar. South Africa’s rand is no different.
Foreign investment bouncing back in Ivory Coast Published by Emilie Iob on 11 January 2016 With an average annual growth of 9% in the past four years, Ivory Coast has become the rising economic star in West Africa.
Somalia: Hurdles and opportunities for investment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 January 2016 We speak to Hassan Dudde, managing director of the Somali Economic Forum.
Lagarde calls for diversification of Central Africa’s resources Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 11 January 2016 Lagarde says Central African member states need to diversify their economies, promote regional integration and the free movement of people and goods.
One-week life insurance: Solutions for Africa’s informal market Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2016 Two South Africans are developing IT solutions to target the unbanked, informal trader in Africa, typically living on an average household income of US$8 a day.
Start-up snapshot: South African estate agency charges fixed rate and works till 10pm Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2016 “The housing market, driven by South Africa’s economic outlook, is the biggest risk. However we believe our value proposition is attractive both in bull and bear markets,” says Marcél du Toit, co-founder of Leadhome.
What influences foreign direct investment into Africa? Published by Robbie Cheadle on 7 January 2016 During the five year period ending 2014, total FDI inflows to Africa have increased by 20%.
Ten rules for entrepreneurs to live by Published by Business Partners team on 7 January 2016 The life of an entrepreneur is different from those that are employed in a 9-to-5 job.
